South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson said Friday that his office may pursue the death penalty when it retries Alex Murdaugh in the 2021 murder of his son and wife. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “In light of the Supreme Court’s decision, we’re back to … Read more
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster called a special session on Thursday for state lawmakers to tackle redistricting ahead of the midterm elections. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A new map is expected to eliminate a the state’s only majority-minority district, which is held by Rep. … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is facing renewed accusations of being “soft on crime” after critics pointed to the January murder of a teacher by a career criminal who had been released after a Cooper-appointed judge reduced his charges and allowed him back … Read more
South Carolina’s Republican Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to call a special session of the state legislature on Thursday afternoon to address redrawing the state’s congressional map, according to two state sources familiar with the planning. As Republicans seek to retain control of the U.S. House, leaders of both parties nationwide have sought to redraw … Read more
The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned Alex Murdaugh’s double murder conviction and ordered a new trial. Murdaugh was sentenced to consecutive life sentences after being found guilty of killing his wife and son in 2021. Eva Pilgrim reports. Source link
The murder convictions and life sentence of Alex Murdaugh were overturned on Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court. He will now be given a new trial. Lawyers for Murdaugh, a disgraced lawyer, pushed for a new trial based on “improper” conduct by the county clerk, Becky Hill, who later wrote a book about her time working … Read more
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redistricting map Former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares explains why the Virginia Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Democratic redistricting map was a “win for the rule of law.” Miyares notes the proposed map would have drastically shifted power for Democrats, citing the court’s emphasis on adhering to … Read more
The Republican-led South Carolina state Senate on Tuesday rejected a measure to take up a redraw of the state’s congressional map despite pressure from President Donald Trump. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A resolution that would have extended the state’s current legislative session, set to … Read more
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Former FBI Director James Comey on Thursday asked to cancel his upcoming court appearance in North Carolina, saying it was unnecessary because he already surrendered in Virginia and gone before a judge for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump. The Department of Justice is supporting the request. Comey was charged in … Read more
Is South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham beatable in his bid for reelection? Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, is running as a Democrat and she thinks so. Andrews joins “The Takeout” to discuss her campaign. Source link